Speaker Batchelder Announces Process for House Commerce & Labor Committee Hearings

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For Immediate Release:
March 6, 2011

Contact: Mike Dittoe
(614) 466-0863

Speaker Batchelder Announces
Process for House
Commerce & Labor Committee
Hearings

Ohio House Speaker William G. Batchelder (R-Medina) issued the following information today regarding the House Commerce and Labor Committee hearings on Senate Bill 5 this week:

Tuesday, March 8 (Statehouse Room 121)

Seating for the Ohio House Commerce & Labor Committee scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, at 4:00pm in Statehouse Room 121. Vouchers will be distributed on the south steps of the Statehouse beginning at 3:00 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis for those who wish to attend the committee. No attendance will be granted to the committee hearing without a voucher.

Wednesday, March 9 and Thursday, March 10 (Statehouse Room 313)

On Wednesday and Thursday, those who wish to give testimony must contact the Chair's Office by 5:00 p.m. the day prior to the committee. (The Committee will meet at 9:00am on Wednesday and immediately following House Session on Thursday). Those who will be giving testimony should report to Statehouse Hearing Room 114 no later than one hour prior to the committee to receive their voucher. Any remaining vouchers will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

NOTE: These guidelines for tickets access to the committee hearing do not apply to credentialed media. Limited seating for reporters, as well as floor space for cameras, will be made available immediately prior to the scheduled session.

Michael Dittoe
Director of Communications
Office of Speaker William G. Batchelder
Ohio House of Representatives Majority Caucus
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